- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hearne, TX
Hearne Jh/Hs
Federal NCES profile for Hearne Jh/Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482283002313
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hearne Jh/Hs earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hearne · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hearne Jh/Hs has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hearne Jh/Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hearne, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Hearne Jh/Hs held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 482283002313 · Hearne, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 8.5:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hearne El (377 students)
Hearne Jh/Hs held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Hearne Jh/Hs compares
Hearne Jh/Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,387
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
African American 43.4%
White 5.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Hearne Jh/Hs is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hearne Isd reports $19,387 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hearne Jh/Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearne El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hearne Jh/Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hearne Jh/Hs
How many students attend Hearne Jh/Hs?
Hearne Jh/Hs has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hearne, TX. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hearne Jh/Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hearne Jh/Hs is 8.5:1, which is 42% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hearne Jh/Hs?
93.3% of students at Hearne Jh/Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hearne Jh/Hs?
The largest demographic group at Hearne Jh/Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment, in Hearne, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hearne Jh/Hs?
Hearne Jh/Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hearne Jh/Hs rank among public schools in Hearne?
By Resource Investment Index, Hearne Jh/Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hearne, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hearne Isd?
Besides Hearne Jh/Hs, Hearne Isd also operates Hearne El (377 students). See the Hearne Isd district page for the complete list.